DfT TMA 2004: Part 3 Permit schemes
Part 3 provides for the creation of permit schemes under which utilities, highway authorities (and others) wishing to dig up particular roads would have to apply for permission to carry out works and would have to comply with any conditions attached.
Consultation documents:
Draft RIA Link (PDF, 173KB)
Report on Consultation Link - Permits
Consultation Pack Link - Permits
Other documents:
The Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007
Link to the Statutory Instrument 2007 No. 3372 Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007 on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website
Traffic Management Act 2004 Code of practice for permits
This code of practice for Permits provides practical advice on the development and running of a permit scheme. If you have any queries please email streetworks.queries@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Traffic Management Act 2004 - Statutory Guidance for Permits
This guidance explains in detail the statutory obligations when preparing a permit scheme. If you have any queries please email streetworks.queries@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Part 3 of the Traffic Management Act 2004
Link to Part 3 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website.
Working Together: A good practice guide to managing works on the street (1 Mb)
The Guide shares good practice for co-ordinating and managing works on the street. It gives examples of how promoters can carry out works with the least disruption to highway users, frontages, and local communities, to improve and maintain the road network.
- Published:
- 16 May 2007
Permit Schemes
Speech on permit schemes given at the Traffic Management Act seminar.
- Published:
- 03 March 2005
For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.
